Friday #sgroundup: Part of Orchard Road to close monthly for human traffic
Here are today's top trending stories in case you missed them:
Part of Orchard Road to close monthly for human traffic from Oct
In the government’s effort to promote street vibrancy in Singapore, starting next Saturday, 4 October, a short stretch of Orchard Road will be closed to vehicles on the first Saturday night of each month.
Much like the weekend road closures in Ginza, Tokyo and Kowloon, Hong Kong, people will be allowed to roam freely across and around a 660m stretch between Scotts Road and Bideford Road. Specifically, the part stretching from between Ion Orchard and the Marriott Hotel and ending between Paragon and Ngee Ann City will be closed from 6pm to 11pm.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/part-of-orchard-road-to-close-monthly-for-human-traffic-from-oct-093129326.html
Triple-amputee Jason Chee inspires with videos of himself swimming
A video of triple-amputee and Singapore navy regular Jason Chee swimming a lap in a pool has brought inspiration to many who have watched it on Facebook.
According to media reports, Chee, 30, had started pool physiotherapy sessions in September last year. In a clip uploaded on Wednesday at about 5pm, he hops into the pool and propels himself forward with his right arm in a modified breaststroke. Chee completed the lap in just under three minutes.
https://sg.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/fit-to-post-sports/triple-amputee-jason-chee-inspires-with-videos-of-himself-swimming-082549244.html
Attempted murder trial: Giselle Shi's defence lawyer says stabs were 'unintentional'
The near-fatal stab wounds suffered by 22-year-old Ummul Qurratu 'Ain were "unintentional", sustained in a scuffle while ex-girlfriend Giselle Shi was trying to kill herself.
This was the defence put forward by 25-year-old Shi's lawyer, who cross-examined the prosecution's star witness and victim in the ongoing alleged murder case at the High Court on Thursday.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/stormy-singapore-lesbian-relationship-plays-out-in-attempted-murder-trial-073943440.html
China swim king Sun bashes Japan’s ‘ugly’ anthem
China’s controversial swimming superstar Sun Yang has taken a potshot at rival Japan’s national anthem at the Asian Games, describing it as “ugly”.
The double Olympic champion told Chinese media he had taken great pleasure in helping the men’s 4×100 metres freestyle relay team beat the Japanese on Wednesday. He then indulged in a spot of diplomatic jousting.
https://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/china-swim-king-sun-bashes-010057812.html
Apple sorry for software glitch, defends new iPhones
Apple made a rare apology for a software bug that has seen iPhone users lose service, while seeking to quell a storm over reports that its new handsets are susceptible to bending.
The slew of negative headlines saw a steep drop in Apple stock, as the US tech giant acknowledged the software glitch, offering a temporary fix immediately and a full update "in the next few days."
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/apple-acknowledges-bug-iphone-software-offers-fix-142826901.html
